Sunday, July 5, 2020

Sir! No Sir!

Part 1: New World Notes #328, 28:41 (July 7)
Broadcast quality MP3
Decent quality MP3

Part 2: New World Notes #329, 29:25 (July 14)
Broadcast quality MP3
Decent quality MP3


David Zeiger's fine video documentary (U.K.version), adapted to radio, in two parts.

How resistance and rebellion by America's active-duty soldiers and sailors forced the U.S. to end the Vietnam War.

Current reflections by antiwar veterans and others--some famous, some obscure--mix with period newscasts, songs, and other recordings. The famous ones include Army physician Dr. Howard Levy, Army "Green Beret" Sgt. Donald Duncan (see photo, below), and actor & activist Jane Fonda.

A fascinating--and little-known--bit of recent history. Could this happen again today?


 Above: Jane Fonda.  Below: Donald Duncan.

The profusely-illustrated screenplay (U.S. version) is available online.

Previously broadcast. Files downloaded from the links, above, are identified as NWN #328 or 329.


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